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We have a wide and varied collection of books on all forms of Art and Architecture, encompassing Engineering, Design, Furniture and Fashion. Many with fantastic plates and some real rarities included.
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1907 The Record of an Aeronaut, Being the Life of John M. BaconLondon: 1907The first edition of Gertrude Bacon's biography of her father, pioneer aeronaut John M. Bacon.
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1913 The Bookman Portfolio, Containing Plates in Colour by Kay NielsenLondon: 1913A scarce portfolio featuring three vibrant colour plates from renowned Danish illustrator Kay Nielsen.
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1907 Auld Acquaintance a Book For Friends and RemembrancesLondon: 1907A very scarce first edition 'book of remembrances', a charming illustrated work intended for people to sign and inscribe.
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1897 Cassell's Dore GalleryLondon: 1897A memoir and critical essay on the life and works of French illustrator Gustave Dore, illustrated throughout with examples of his works.
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1821 A Catalogue of Pictures By British Artists, in the Possession of Sir John Fleming LeicesterLondon: 1821The first edition of this very scarce illustrated catalogue of the art held by Sir John Fleming Leicester at Tabley House.
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1877 The English Fireplace: Its Advantages, Its Objections, and its RivalsLondon: 1877A very scarce illustrated Victorian era trade catalogue of fireplaces.
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1930 A Few Examples of Wood & Metal BedsteadsLondon: 1930Maple & Co.'s very scarce catalogue of the wooden and metal bedsteads available to view in their Tottenham Court Road showroom.
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c1930 The Devon Fire, List No. 27London: c1930No. 27 of the catalogues of "The Devon Fire" fireplace, illustrated in colour throughout.
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c1897 Catalogue of Biclam Cast Iron Tables, also SeatsManchester: c1897A very scarce catalogue advertising the cast iron furniture manufactured by the Bennett Ironfoundry in the late nineteenth century.
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1928 Lloyd Loom Woven Furniture & Baby CarriagesLondon: 1928A very scarce 1928 advertisement catalogue for the woven furniture and carriages sold by W. Lusty & Sons.
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1721-22 Antiquity Explained, and Represented in SculpturesLondon: 1721-22The extensive study on global antiquities by Bernard de Montfaucon, an illustrated work here translated into English.
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Signed1971 Ovid: The Art of LoveGlasgow: 1971A limited edition, illustrated copy of this mythological work, signed by the artist and in the original slipcase.
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1884 Old and New Hull: A Series of Drawings of the Town of Kingston-upon-HullHull: 1884The very scarce first edition of Thomas Tindall Wildridge's beautifully illustrated historical study of Hull in the nineteenth century.
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1889 Pen and Pencil Pictures of Old BradfordBradford: 1889The first edition of William Scruton's beautifully selected collection of plates illustrating Old Bradford.
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1882-84 The Ornamental Arts of JapanLondon: 1882-84The first edition of this lavishly illustrated work exploring the beauties of Japanese art, colourfully illustrated with chromolithographs.
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1912 The First & Chief Groundes of ArchitectureLondon: 1912A limited edition copy of this facsimile of John Shute's important illustrated work on architecture.
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1951 Thornton's Temple of FloraLondon: 1951A beautiful reproduction of Robert John Thornton's important nineteenth century botanical volume, complete with the original striking colour plates.
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1826 Scenery of the Rhine, Belgium and HollandLondon: 1826The first edition of Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Batty's collection of sixty engravings illustrating the Rhine, Belgium and Holland.
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1831 Paris and its Environs, Displayed in a Series of Picturesque ViewsLondon: 1831A wonderful work consisting of steel engravings of the French capital by Pugin.
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Signed1979 Crystal of a Hundred DreamsSan Francisco: 1979A limited edition collection of plates by Stephen E. Fabian, signed by the artist himself.
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1989 Batman: The Official Comic Adaptation of the Warner Bros. Motion PictureNew York: 1989The first edition of this wonderful comic adaptation of Tim Burton's 1989 'Batman' film.
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Signed1977 Frank Kelly Freas: The Art of Science FictionNorfolk: 1977A wonderful signed, limited edition celebration of the art of Frank Kelly Freas, known as the 'Dean of Science Fiction Artists'.
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1976 Fantasy the Golden Age of Fantastic IllustrationOntario: 1976A superb exploration of the golden age of fantasy book illustration from 1860 to 1920, a beautifully illustrated work.
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1995 FaeriesLondon: 1995A very smart reprint of this field guide to fairies, a beautiful and colourfully illustrated work exploring the history and culture of the mythical race.
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1979 Wonderworks Science Fiction and Fantasy ArtVirginia: 1979A colourful study on the science fiction and fantasy art of Michael Whelan.
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1836 Forty-Six Plates Illustrative of Nobleman and Gentlemen's Seats, and Public BuildingsLondon: 1836A scarce volume of forty-six plates of Lancashire, a topographical work of plates from Baines' history of the county.
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1888 A Manual of Artistic AnatomyLondon: 1888The very scarce first edition of this illustrated artist's guide to human anatomy, intended for the use of art students.
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1900 Oriental RugsNew York: 1900A brightly bound first edition of John Kimberly Mumford's illustrated study of the oriental rug.
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1813 An Illustration of the Architecture of the Cathedral Church of LichfieldLondon: 1813Charles Wild's very scarce first edition monograph on the impressive architecture of Lichfield Cathedral.
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1966 The Windmills of Surrey and Inner LondonLondon: 1966The first edition of this charming study of British windmills. Illustrated throughout.
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Signed1908 Old London ChurchesLondon: 1908Canon Benham's signed Limited Edition study of the historic churches of London, illustrated with colour plates by Arthur Garratt.
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1874 Building Construction. Vol. II. - PlatesLondon and Glasgow: 1874The very scarce plate volume of R. Scott Burn's informative work on late nineteenth century construction techniques.
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1911 British CastlesLondon: 1911The first edition of this colourfully illustrated monograph on the castles of Britain by Charles H. Ashdown.
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Signed1904 Yorkshire: Coast and MoorlandLondon: 1904A signed Edition de Luxe of Gordon Home's profusely illustrated work on Yorkshire, illustrated throughout.
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Signed1906 Birket FosterLondon: 1906A signed Edition de Luxe of Cundall's richly illustrated celebration of the work of Birket Foster.
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Signed1907 George Morland His Life and WorksLondon: 1907A deluxe limited edition work on the life and work of George Morland, illustrated in colour and signed by the editor, Walter Gilbey.